The board also accepted the resignation of music teacher James Morton, effective Aug. 31. His resignation as marching band assistant, also effective Aug. 31, was accepted as well.

Board Vice President Jennifer Sponnoble noted increased step levels for some of the new teachers.

"It's good that so many of them have experience," she said.

Board member Ronald Beck asked if some of the new teachers can be invited to the board's meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Johnstown High School.

Beck noted the board last school year was hoping to find "good teachers," and it appears to have done that. But he also asked if any of them might also be available as coaches, especially for football.

Superintendent Robert DeLilli said some new personnel have expressed a desire to coach, but not for football.

In other personnel matters:

-?The board approved the term appointment of David Vetter as a part-time health teacher at a prorated salary of $43,910. The appointment runs from Sept. 1 through June 30, 2014.

-?Daniele Matice was given a probationary appointment as a teaching assistant for 7.5 hours per day at $10.30 per hour, effective through Aug. 31, 2016.